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Notice of Force Majeure – ILA Strike
ILA Strike Advisory As of October 1, 2024, the existing contract between the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX) and the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) is expired, and the ILA members have gone on strike. As a result, all major terminals on...
ILA Members Prepare for Strike
ILA Members Prepare for Strike on October 1st, 2024 The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) longshore workers are prepared to strike against the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) on October 1st, 2024 at 12:01AM EDT, if they do not reach an agreement on...
New Canadian Measures to Combat Unfair Chinese Trade Practices in Key Economic Sectors
We wanted to update you on the latest initiatives by the Canadian government to safeguard our domestic industries against unfair Chinese trade practices. Support for Canadian Jobs in Key Industries Canada’s auto manufacturing sector supports over 125,000 well-paying...
Navigating International Container Shipping for new and used Vehicles and Heavy Machinery in Canada
Navigating international container shipping for new and used vehicles and heavy machinery in Canada can be a daunting task for many businesses. With the ever-changing regulations and the influx of container shippers in the country, it can be difficult to know where to...
July 31st Port of Montreal Strike update
Dear Valued Customer, Termont have issued the below statement on their website and in turn, we wish to circulate it to our customers and partners as this will have a direct impact on port operations on Friday, July 31st, 2020. MESSAGE BEGINS In light of last Wednesday...
Port of Montreal Second Strike Notice
Further to the July 24, 2020 Maritime Employer's Association strike announcement, the Port of Montreal Checkers union's executive committee received an additional strike notice starting on Friday, July 31 at 5:59 am ending on Saturday, August 1 at 6:59 am. Montreal...
Port of Montreal Strike Notice
Port of Montreal Strike Notice - July 24 Dear Valued Customer, We hope that you are healthy and safe, please take a moment to read the latest notification for the Port Of Montreal Strike. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 375, representing...
Going Green Goals (3Gs)
Going Green Goals (3Gs) May 19th COVID-19 Updates COVID-19 pandemic proved to us at Mitra Shipping Trade, that everything and everyone is connected in this world and we believe that together we can accomplish anything. To contribute to global wellbeing we have...
COVID-19 Update
To all our dear customers, During these unprecedented times, Mitra Shipping Trade is ready to help in any way possible. Just reach out to us via phone email or online rate request during these days and one of our staff will respond to you in a fast efficient way. We...